Where was Silent Witness filmed? Guide to the 28th season locations

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Returning for its 28th season, Silent Witness was filmed primarily in and around London.

The British crime drama television series first premiered in 1996 and has since become one of the longest-running and most popular crime dramas in the UK.

The series cast

The series revolves around a team of forensic pathologists who investigate various criminal cases in a procedural format, with each episode (or two) focusing on a specific case.

Emilia Fox continues to lead the series since she took over the role of Dr. Nikki Alexander in season 8 in 2004.

Beginning with Season 27, here is our spoiler-free guide to all the filming locations of Silent Witness. You'll find the locations in order of appearance, with the new Season 28 updates below in the report.


Silent Witness locations

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The church in the first episode, "Effective Range," is the All Saints Chapel next to the Bell St. Albans Language School in London Colney.

Built in 1899 in the Neo-Tudor style but not completed until 1964, this Grade II listed building became a conference centre and retreat, which fell into disrepair after it closed in 2011.
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Silent Witness house
Dunn's son, Lee, lives in a flat on the Gurnell Grove Estate in West Ealing.

This is a 1960s to 1970s style council estate with three towers and several low-rise housing blocks.
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Brent Reservoir
The reservoir is the Brent Reservoir, also known as the Welsh Harp, located in North West London.

This is not only a water supply facility, but also an important nature reserve where boating and fishing are allowed in certain areas.
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Silent Witness church
The second church is the Lee Old Church in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.

Dating from the 13th century, this is the oldest building in the former Chiltern District.
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Grievance Culture
In the third episode, "Grievance Culture," a body is found by Hammersmith Bridge spanning the River Thames in West London.

This magnificent suspension bridge, known for its distinctive design, was initially opened in 1887 and has undergone various modifications and renovations over the years.
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Silent Witness Goldhawk Road
The Royal Holloway College in Egham, Surrey, also makes several appearances in the third and fourth episodes.

Founded in 1879, it is known for its impressive Victorian architecture and is recognized for its strong academic programmes across a range of disciplines.
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London School of Science and Engineering
Several areas of Royal Holloway are featured in different scenes, including the elegant 19th-century Picture Gallery, the modern Emily Wilding Davison Building, the Windsor Building Auditorium and the Student Services Centre.


Porchester Spa
The spa is the Porchester Centre on Queensway, London.

The spa is famous for its historic Turkish baths and Art Deco design, which reflects the architectural charm of the early 20th century.

The complex offers a range of facilities including a swimming pool, sauna, steam rooms, and a relaxation area.
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All Stars Boxing Gym
The boxing ring is the All Stars Boxing Gym in Queens Park, West London.

Established in 1974, the gym is housed in an impressive Grade 2 listed former church.
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Cambridge Road Estate
The neighbourhood where the body is found in the fifth episode, "Invisible", is the Cambridge Road Estate in Kingston upon Thames.
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The brick buildings area was filmed at Radnor Court in Hanwell.
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TechCon Kaskade
The venue for the TechCon convention in the seventh episode, "Death By A Thousand Hits", is the Brent Civic Centre in Wembley Park.

This building is also one of the main locations where Bad Sisters was filmed.
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Death By A Thousand Hits
The area where the Burmese man was found near the beach was filmed near the Weston Sailing Club in Netley, Southampton.
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On The Water Cafe
The On The Water Cafe is a real cafe located less than a mile away from the club, also on the Weston Shore seafront in Southampton.
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Kensal Green Cemetery
The graveyard at the end of the eighth episode is the historic Kensal Green Cemetery in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Established in 1832, it is one of London's oldest and most distinguished public burial grounds.
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Kings Cross Railway Museum
The Kings Cross Railway Museum doesn't exist, but the exterior shots were filmed between the St Pancras Lock and the Victorian Water Tower, pictured.
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Gaddesden Place
The High Fort Security manor is Gaddesden Place near Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire.

This country house dates back to the 18th century and is known for its elegant Georgian architecture and beautiful surrounding gardens and parkland.
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Talbot Inn pub
The street scene at the end of the season finale was filmed outside the Talbot Inn pub in Acton.
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28th Season Locations

Yew Cottage Abbots Langley
The historic Yew Cottage in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire is featured in the first episode, "Exodus 20:17".

This Grade 2 listed building is a three-bedroom detached timber-framed house dating from the late 17th century.
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Dashwood Mausoleum on West Wycombe Hill
One of the first scenes shows the Dashwood Mausoleum on West Wycombe Hill, next to St. Lawrence's Church in Buckinghamshire.

Built in the mid-18th century by Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the Hellfire Club, this striking hexagonal structure is a family mausoleum.
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Hellfire Caves entrance
The cave was filmed in the Hellfire Caves situated just below the mausoleum.

These series of man-made caves, used for meetings of the Hellfire Club secret society, are today a popular tourist attraction filled with historical intrigue and haunted legends.

This is one of the locations where the 2024 movie Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was filmed.
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Cherry Hill Care Home
The St. Katharine's Retreat House in Parmoor doubled as the Cherry Hill Care Home.

Originally a 13th-century manor, the building was transformed into a retreat by the Anglican Community of St. Katharine.
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University College Hospital
In the third episode, "Homecoming", there is a scene filmed at the University College Hospital (UCH) located in central London on Euston Road.
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Trellick Tower
The Trellick Tower is a famous Brutalist apartment block in North Kensington, which has been given Grade II listed status.

Designed by architect Ernő Goldfinger and completed in 1972, the 31-storey tower is notable for its separate service tower connected by walkways.
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Two Temple Place
There is a scene filmed on a bench at the Victoria Tower Gardens overlooking the Thames, but the sequence inside the Palace of Westminster, pictured, was filmed at Two Temple Place.

Two Temple Place is a stunning neo-Gothic mansion located on London's Embankment, built in 1895 for William Waldorf Astor.

Featuring intricate woodwork and stained glass, the mansion is now a cultural venue, hosting temporary art exhibitions, events, and weddings.
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Walpole Park Ealing
The exterior of Harry Singh's flat where Claire Steadman ran from and into a park at the end of episode three is the entrance to Walpole Park in Mattock Lane, Ealing.
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Chenies Manor House
The crime scene in the fourth episode was set at Chenies Manor House, a historic Tudor manor located in Buckinghamshire.

This 15th-century manor, once visited by royalty, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, is today a popular tourist attraction.
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Royal Courts of Justice London
The fifth episode, "Broken", opens with the barristers' protest scene filmed at the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand in London.

Opened in 1882, this iconic neo-Gothic building houses the High Court and the Court of Appeal of England and Wales.
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Marner Point
The hand was found near the Marner Point and the Lea River area.
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Beautique beauty salon
The Beautique beauty salon is located at 7 Chapel Market, in the Angel area of Islington.
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Cloister of the Middle Temple
The head of chambers' office is situated at Cloisters Chambers, within the Temple, London's historic legal district.

The Hare Court building, located in the same area, also appears briefly.

The Cloister of the Middle Temple also served as a filming location for the 2015 movie Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.
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Wapping Lane Car Park
The final sequence of the sixth episode was filmed on the Wapping Lane Car Park in East London.

The rooftop offers panoramic views of the London skyline and the area is characterised by cobbled streets and converted warehouses.
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4 comments:

1- Anonymous - Mar 11, 2024, 12:40 PM
Beautiful buildings used on Silent Witness.

2- Anonymous - Jan 6, 2025, 2:22 PM
Which caves were used for episode 1 of season 28?

3- Anonymous - Jan 6, 2025, 7:31 PM
We visited the Mausoleum in early June 2024, and then toured the Hellfire Caves below, where we believe the body was located. I would like to know if I am right. I am thrilled to watch it again, it is an excellent show.

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   4- Ra Moon - Jan 6, 2025, 9:42 PM
   Yes, they are the Hellfire Caves, updated!


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